But ever since the banquet had begun, trouble had come wave after wave.
Although Jiang Shoutian did not know what this so-called Thousand Eyes Clan was,
Those qualified to become enemies of the Heaven and Earth Clan could hardly be weak.
Thus, Jiang Shoutian was even beginning to regret it.
Had he known about the Old Madam's affair earlier, they should not have gotten involved.
The risk was far too great.
At this moment, the Black and White Protectors seemed to have seen through Jiang Shoutian's thoughts.
One of them said, "What? Did the Old Madam not promise you benefits that satisfied you?"
"Now that matters have reached this point, are you saying that your Patrolling Heaven Clan wishes to withdraw?"
Seeing the Black and White Protectors' displeasure,
Jiang Shoutian also knew that the Old Madam had promised before
That once this matter was over, their Patrolling Heaven Clan would be able to return to the Heaven and Earth Clan.
They would find a place there to settle down.
That was a heaven-sent blessing.
Moreover, they truly had no way out.
Therefore, Jiang Shoutian said with a smile, "Your Excellencies misunderstand. Our loyalty to the Old Madam can be witnessed by the sun and moon, made clear by heaven and earth."
"I was merely considering what odds we have of winning this battle."
"Should we go to the Heaven and Earth Clan and request reinforcements?"
"After all, our lives and deaths are small matters. Delaying the Old Madam would be the greater matter."
The Black and White Protectors did not wish to question Jiang Shoutian's words.
One of them said directly, "If we go to the Heaven and Earth Clan for reinforcements now, the daylilies will have already gone cold."
"We only need to wait until the Old Madam is